Lifestyle Intervention for Veterans With Blood Cancer: Tele-Intervention

Part of paid clinical trials in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Study ID
NCT07058571
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Blood Cancers

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION — OTHER
    Participating Veterans will engage in bi-weekly, telehealth mediated resistance exercise session. Aerobic exercise will be monitored passively through FitBit data collection. Telehealth exercise sessions will last approximately 45-90 minutes pending the individual Veteran's progress. Participants will also undergo a one-time dietary consultation and recommendations by a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) member.

Study Details

Background. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a telehealth-mediated lifestyle intervention program tailored for veterans with blood cancer, focusing on improving health-related quality of life, mental health, and pain outcomes. The hypothesis posits that the telehealth-delivered program will lead to significant improvements in these areas, specifically targeting veterans undergoing treatment or in post-treatment phases. Objective. Recognizing the unique experiences of veterans, especially those in rural or underserved regions, this study seeks to provide insights into the feasibility and impact of telehealth-based lifestyle interventions for this distinct population. Methods. The pilot trial will enroll 30 veterans from the H. John Heinz III VA. Participants will complete baseline web-based surveys assessing demographics, occupational performance, and telehealth preparedness. The intervention comprises progressive resistance and aerobic exercises delivered via telehealth by a health coach, starting with a live supervised session followed by regular remote sessions. Each participant will engage in exercise sessions coordinated through the Veteran's Video Connect (VVC) application, with ongoing communication facilitated via email. This setup allows the health coach to adjust exercise intensity based on real-time symptom feedback. To address potential technology literacy biases, the VVCMatch assessment will categorize veterans as "technology prepared" or in need of additional education. Those requiring support will receive guidance on using the VVC app before starting the intervention. Additionally, participants will receive dietary consultations from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, independent of the research team. Outcome measures include assessments of symptoms, fatigue, function, mental health, and pain, along with evaluations of the intervention's usability through surveys on perceived usefulness and ease of use. These assessments aim to detect meaningful changes and ensure the intervention's effectiveness and acceptability among veterans.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 3, 2015
Status verified
Jun 2025
Primary completion
Jan 1, 2026
Completion
May 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group
    All veterans in the intervention group (e.g., total N) will engage in 12 week telehealth mediated exercise intervention. Veterans will also have the opportunity to undergo a centralized dietary consultation and recommendations (by a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) member).

Primary Outcome Measure

VVCMatch telehealth preparedness measure (5 Minute Montreal Cognitive Assessment component) [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare SystemPittsburghPennsylvania15240
Julie Faieta
[email protected]
412-822-1682
Julie Faieta (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Vida Passero (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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